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[Lordmpl]

Are there any Stainless steel exhausts available for this car, its a saloon.??

I have done a check google but cant see nothing, checked Magnex's site they do all vauxhalls but the Omega.

Also can it have Cat bypasses put in, or is it just cat backs we can get.

Thanks, Mark.  

[IrmscherKris]

The cheapest de-cat you will get (for both cats) is std VX ones with the innards bashed out - do it on an already buggerd pair though and save yours for the MOT.

Still looking for a backbox myself.   Saying that, Powerflow will make you one while you wait.

[Lordmpl]

so will it not pass an MOT with de-cats???

Can it not be re-tuned???

 

[IrmscherKris]

No, after 1992 all cars must be fitted with power sapping cats to help reduce emissions.  

[M-Tek Performance]

No, after 1992 all cars must be fitted with power sapping cats to help reduce emissions.  

not strictly true

[M-Tek Performance]

Jetex do a system for the 2.5 and so do BlueFlame.

The Cat back Jetex system isnt cheap at £410 delivered!

[IrmscherKris]

No, after 1992 all cars must be fitted with power sapping cats to help reduce emissions.  

not strictly true

Why should I have a catalytic converter?

If your car was fitted after 1st August 1992 with a catalytic converter from new, you need to have one for the MoT. It needs to be in good working order to comply with the Government's emissions legislation. The engine has been designed to work with a Cat and besides giving out toxic emissions, the performance will be reduced if your Cat is not working properly. You will fail the annual MoT if you either it is not present or it is not in good working order.

Can I remove my Cat?

If your car was registered after 1st August 1992 you must have the Cat present and working for the MoT. Previously registered cars can have the Cat permanently removed.

Why do people want to remove their Cats?

Without a Cat the engine gives more power and reduced petrol consumption.

[M-Tek Performance]

loophole time

if you car is meant to have a cat, but has an engine fitted that pre-dates cats, the MOT is based upon the engine, therefore a non-cat test is done.

[IrmscherKris]

loophole time

if you car is meant to have a cat, but has an engine fitted that pre-dates cats, the MOT is based upon the engine, therefore a non-cat test is done.

Alright smart arse  

But in this case you do...

[M-Tek Performance]

loophole time

if you car is meant to have a cat, but has an engine fitted that pre-dates cats, the MOT is based upon the engine, therefore a non-cat test is done.

Alright smart arse  

But in this case you do...

yes!

some cars will pass a cat MOT without a cat, but its not often!

[stevief]

The cheapest de-cat you will get (for both cats) is std VX ones with the innards bashed out - do it on an already buggerd pair though and save yours for the MOT.

Still looking for a backbox myself.   Saying that, Powerflow will make you one while you wait.

Sebring and Bastuck also have listings for stainless back boxes for the Omega and I think Steinmetz have one as well.

Steve

[IrmscherKris]

loophole time

if you car is meant to have a cat, but has an engine fitted that pre-dates cats, the MOT is based upon the engine, therefore a non-cat test is done.

Alright smart arse  

But in this case you do...

yes!

some cars will pass a cat MOT without a cat, but its not often!

Unless you know the tester  

[M-Tek Performance]

loophole time

if you car is meant to have a cat, but has an engine fitted that pre-dates cats, the MOT is based upon the engine, therefore a non-cat test is done.

Alright smart arse  

But in this case you do...

yes!

some cars will pass a cat MOT without a cat, but its not often!

Unless you know the tester  

and that too

[M-Tek Performance]

The cheapest de-cat you will get (for both cats) is std VX ones with the innards bashed out - do it on an already buggerd pair though and save yours for the MOT.

Still looking for a backbox myself.   Saying that, Powerflow will make you one while you wait.

Sebring and Bastuck also have listings for stainless back boxes for the Omega and I think Steinmetz have one as well.

Steve

Both very good and very expensive iirc.

[Bo Bo]

The cheapest de-cat you will get (for both cats) is std VX ones with the innards bashed out - do it on an already buggerd pair though and save yours for the MOT.

Still looking for a backbox myself.   Saying that, Powerflow will make you one while you wait.

Sebring and Bastuck also have listings for stainless back boxes for the Omega and I think Steinmetz have one as well.

Steve

Both very good and very expensive iirc.

Had a quick search, Sebring £270+ & Bastuck £350+ for just the back-box